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Under the artistic direction of designer Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton has evolved into a luxury empire that not only encompasses lavish fashion, but experiments in art, and architecture. In "Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion, and Architecture," the history of Vuitton's world is examined by fashion and art historians, scholars, and journalists via essays and hundreds of color photos of LV products, ads, and other sweet monogrammed goodness. Here is a taste from this vibrant anthology.

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Lauded for his leather goods since 1854, Louis Vuitton's handiwork has stood as a symbol of wealth, charm, and prosperity; His classic monogrammed Speedy bag becoming the most famous indicator of a jet-setting lifestyle. Fast forward to the 21st century, under the artistic direction of designer Marc Jacobs, LV has evolved into a luxury empire that not only encompasses lavish fashion, but experiments in art, and architecture, as well. In Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion, and Architecture, the history of Vuitton's world is examined by some of the most elite fashion and art historians, scholars, and journalists via essays and hundreds of color photos of LV products, ads, and other sweet monogrammed goodness. Here is just a taste from this vibrant anthology.

Marilyn Trunk in the Multicolor Monogram (2007) by Takashi Murakami, containing 33 Marilyn handbags in each of the Monogram’s 33 colors.

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The design team at Louis Vuitton (2006), photographed by Norman Jean Roy, on the roof of the former La Belle Jardiniere department store, now the corporate headquarters of Louis Vuitton, 2 Rue de Pont Neuf, Paris.

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Close up of stairway inside headquarters of Louis Vuitton Japan, One Omotesando Building (2003), by Kengo Kuma.

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View of exterior of Louis Vuitton Nagoya Sakae (1999) by Jun Aoki & Associates. The Damier pattern is etched between the outer and inner walls to create a third pattern.

Lauded for his leather goods since 1854, Louis Vuitton's handiwork has stood as a symbol of wealth, charm, and prosperity; His classic monogrammed Speedy bag becoming the most famous indicator of a jet-setting lifestyle. Fast forward to the 21st century, under the artistic direction of designer Marc Jacobs, LV has evolved into a luxury empire that not only encompasses lavish fashion, but experiments in art, and architecture, as well. In Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion, and Architecture, the history of Vuitton's world is examined by some of the most elite fashion and art historians, scholars, and journalists via essays and hundreds of color photos of LV products, ads, and other sweet monogrammed goodness. Here is just a taste from this vibrant anthology.

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